I am interested in leadership if given the opportunity
Josephine Kisala
Early Years Teacher/Educator
Kisumu
Summary
I am a compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. I am able to keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. I would like to seek and maintain full-time position in your institution that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher
Breaburn group of schools
Kisumu
01.2015 - Current
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Teacher
Aga-khan school
Nairobi
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
Teacher
Muthaiga Kindergarten
Nairobi
09.2008 - 07.2011
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Nairobi
Kenya 01.2011 - 10.2014
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
The University of Nairobi
Kenya 01.2006 - 12.2008
Skills
Classroom management
Student-centered learning
Group learning mechanics
Lesson Planning
Group and individual instruction
Special education
Student records management
Curriculum Development
Special Needs Students
ESL- English as Second Language
Child development
Inquiry-based learning
Testing and grading
Social-Emotional Learning training
Interests
Doing exercises
I like dancing and going to the gym.
Timeline
Teacher
Breaburn group of schools
01.2015 - Current
Teacher
Aga-khan school
09.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
The University of Nairobi
01.2011 - 10.2014
Teacher
Muthaiga Kindergarten
09.2008 - 07.2011
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
The University of Nairobi
01.2006 - 12.2008